Barney Fisher
| Barney Fisher | ||
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| Missouri House of Representatives, District 125 | ||
| Former member | ||
| In office | ||
| 2005 - 2013 | ||
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | 35,915/year | |
| Per diem | 98.40/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | 2010 | |
| First elected | 2004 | |
| Term limits | 4 terms (8 years) | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | University of Missouri Columbia | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | 12/17/1947 | |
| Place of birth | Nevada, MO | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Fisher is a graduate of the United States Marine Corps Command and Staff College, and earned his BS in Education from the University of Missouri Columbia. He has served as a Lieutenant Colonel in the United States Marine Corps and worked as a teacher in the Wellsville Public School System.
Fisher is a member of the Kappa Alpha Order Fraternity, Marine Corps Association, National Rifle Association, Nevada Chamber of Commerce, Rinehart Christian Church, and the Vietnam Veterans Association.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Fisher served on these committees:
- Agri-Business
- Emerging Issues in Animal Agriculture
- Veterans
- Workforce Development and Workplace Safety, Chair
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Fisher served on these committees:
- Agri-Business (Vice-Chairman)
- Veterans
- Retirement
- Special Standing Committee on Workforce Development and Workplace Safety (Chairman)
Issues
No New Taxes Pledge
In Missouri for 2011, a minority of lawmakers signed the "No New Taxes Pledge." Only four out of 34 state Senate members signed the pledge. Out of 163 state House members, only 35 lawmakers have signed.
Fisher signed the pledge.[1]
Elections
2010
On November 2, 2010 Fisher won election to the Missouri House of Representatives.
2008
On November 04, 2008, Barney Fisher ran for District 125 of the Missouri House of Representatives, beating Carla Keough. [2]
Barney Fisher raised $30,145 for his campaign.[3]
| Missouri House of Representatives, District 125 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Barney Fisher (R) | 9,429 | 60.6% | ||
| Carla Keough (D) | 6,123 | 39.4% | ||
Campaign donors
2010
Not all contribution reports have been submitted yet.[4]
2008
Listed below are the two largest contributors to Barney Fisher's 2008 campaign.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Ron Richard 2008 | $2,500 |
| Ron Richard | $1,000 |
Personal
Fisher is married and has 3 children.[5]
External links
- Missouri House of Representatives - Rep. Barney Fisher
- Project Vote Smart profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004
References
- ↑ "Minority of state lawmakers sign ‘no-new-taxes’ pledge," Missouri Watchdog, November 16, 2010
- ↑ Missouri House of Representatives official election results for 2008
- ↑ Follow the Money's report on Fisher's 2008 campaign contributions
- ↑ 2010 contribution report status
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Fisher
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by - |
Missouri House of Representatives District 125 2005–2013 |
Succeeded by Warren Love (R) |
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